Line Cook

  • Covenant Retirement Communities & CovenantCare at Home
  • Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Full Time
We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! The Line Cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events. Produces small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical cooking techniques.
Responsible for the preparation of food for residents in a Senior Living / Healthcare environment. Standardized recipes to achieve proper quantities and consistent high quality. Maintain a high standard of sanitation within the department and ensure requirements are met in accordance with organization standards as well as federal, state, and local regulation.

In this role, the Cook will:

  • Follow production and prep sheets for daily assignments
  • Prepare necessary food for breakfast/lunch/dinner according to production sheets.
  • Focus on plate presentation and garnishing.
  • Properly record daily temperature logs and other regulatory paperwork
  • Label, date, and properly store all food.
  • Follow all sanitation protocols.
  • Have assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects.
  • Work clean and organized. Cleaning as you go.
  • Assist in other areas of the kitchen as needed. This is a team atmosphere.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • High school education or equivalent.
  • One year of cooking experience in a restaurant or institutional setting.
  • Current state sanitation certificate.
  • Ability to read, write and speak in English effectively to use recipes, prepare meals and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to perform math to adjust recipes and convert measurements.
  • Understanding of standard food measurements and equivalents.
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently, and follow tasks through to completion.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with staff within the department and in other departments.
  • Willingness to work and interact with older adults.
  • Must be of legal driving age and have current legal driver's license.

Compensation Pay Range:

$14.66 - $17.60 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $14.66 - $17.60 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Employer paid group term life and disability
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
  • 403(b) with a 3% employer match
  • Fitness center use at most facilities.
  • Various voluntary benefits:
    • Life, AD&D
    • Tuition assistance and scholarships
    • Employee assistance program
    • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
    • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org .

Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

Job ID: 489609432
Originally Posted on: 8/15/2025

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